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In a UK television first, Real Madrid star and three-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is set to appear on The Jonathan Ross Show this Saturday in order to promote the new feature-length documentary adaptation of his extraordinary life.

Not known for his humility, Cristiano is an ever-entertaining figure both on and off the pitch. Here are 7 (get it?) typically Cristiano corkers from the recording of Saturday night’s episode.

1. On Sir Alex Ferguson’s Scottish accent…

“I still don’t understand him! In the beginning, I had a translator, a Brazillian man, of course, basically only for him.”

2. On his humble nature…

“I’m humble in the way that I always like to learn… Probably maybe for you or for many people, I’m the best player but I still want to learn.”

3. On how the movie of his life came about…

Cristiano: I just was in shock, a movie about me?Jonathan: Why me? Why not Lionel Messi?Cristiano: No I understand them, they are looking for the best player in the world so…

4. On if he is concerned that his son, Cristiano Jr, will not have the same close maternal bond he shares with his mother…

“For me it is not a problem. I will say in the world, many kids don’t have mum, don’t have dads or dads die or mums die… Cristiano has a dad, an unbelievable dad.”

5. On whether it’s hard to meet potential girlfriends…

“To speak serious, it’s not easy. I know 50% they approach just for interest, it’s normal, not just me but all the people who are famous they have these kinds of problems. But in another way, I think I’m a confident guy, I’m tall, I have [my] own teeth, I have a nice body so I think the other 50% it’s because… [they like me].”

6. Forever giving hope to the United supporters that still believe…

“I’m very comfortable in Real Madrid now, I feel happy… But as people know I like Manchester United, I love that club, but [the] future, nobody knows.”

7. On ending his career at a team in the USA or Dubai…

“In my mind I want to finish in the top level, I want to finish with dignity so in a good club.”
Don’t miss the full interview with Cristiano Ronaldo on The Jonathan Ross Show, Saturday at 9.45pm on ITV.